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3/17 Lineup switch

Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee was scratched from Tuesday’s lineup because of a sore right quad. It’s apparently been bothering him for a couple days. His status is day to day. Jake Fox started at first base.

Joey Gathright also was unavailable. He went to see a dentist. And Milton Bradley was still sidelined with the flu.

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